by Lisa McFarland | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Continuing the topic of playing “Best & Worst” we gave it a shot, as a way to reflect on 2020. Not surprisingly, most themes were related to COVID. Also not surprisingly, a lot of “collateral beauty” has arisen out of the tragedy that has taken so many lives. For...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
We joined some close friends and their school aged son and daughter for dinner. Instead of asking the kids “How was your day?” or “How was school today?” we played a round of “Best & Worst.” Instead of asking an open ended question, it allowed them, and us, to be...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
The binary world we live in has us constantly drawing lines in the sand around us. Am I “with” you? Or “against” you? Do I agree? Or do I see it differently?” Am I “at Peace” or am I unsettled?” Am I “in” or am I “out?” The contrast in our identities has played out...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s the expression on my son’s face when I tuck him into bed, and tell him I will be back in a few minutes and he believes me. When I return, his eyes are closed but Faith is still there. Solid. Unchanged. Unmoved. I turn 51 tomorrow. The images from Wednesday’s...
